Hi all,

I have this drive with motor problem, here in Italy there are many companies that told they can repair it but how I can be sure?

BlackST please help me?

Thanks, Giuseppe

What are the drive symptoms that make you believe it is a motor problem?

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Tra poco lo sapremo...

We'll know soon ...

For this puppies (Toshiba MK8025GAS) most probably.

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With this models the noises are like cars motor.

... but they say on top cover :

RATTLE NOISE IS NORMAL

lol =) 40 and 60 gig affected as well. Fun times. The first time i had a drive like that i almost head a heart attack shutting the power =) Sounded like someone threw a stones in a dryer =) Yet data came out 100 percent after the swap +)

Typically yes motor issues, but I was just asking in hope of the OP saying that he opened the drive or another somebody.

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Motor is indeed common problem with this series, should be pretty straightforward for any half-decent pro. I'm sure there are a few in Italy on this forum that can handle this easily!

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I already sent a PM, just waiting a reply...

Can the OP even reply to PM with 1 post to his name?

Hi all,

sorry for the long delay...I've ADSL problem (tipically in Italian rural area )




I've searched the web and found many peoples with motor problem, I found a web page taht says "•when holding it next to the ear you might hear slight ticking or scratching noise as if motor tries to spin up but cannot" with a sound sample taht is like my problem (is a commercial page so I think the link cannot be posted).

I wonder if there is a low cost solution (not DIY) or for recover the drive is necessary a motor replacement?

Thanks, Giuseppe

Sure? How?

Sorry but I'm newbie and the system give me no permission to send PM: "We are sorry, but you are not authorised to use this feature. You may have just registered here and may need to participate more to be able to use this feature. "

I've NOT opened the drive

Need to see the drive . You have PM.

Hi BlackST



can you email me at mailcibgiu @ virgilio it


Thanks

Hi hddguy

in this post mk8025gas-platter-swap-t9661.html#p58210 you told "These drives use fluid bearings which 'dry' up. You can use a hot air gun to heat the motor at the rear of the HDD being careful to protect the PCB" it's a possible solution?

Thanks, Giuseppe